SONGYE MALE KIFWEBE

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. The most well-known masks of the Songye culture are Kifwebe masks worn in connection with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secre

DRC, some wear to original surface, old repair to mouth 20 1/2" Tall

The Songye masks above, are made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Retains what appears to be original woven back cover, light surface wear 14" Tall

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with abstract, stylized features and covered

CONGO DRC SONGYE Large Male Kifwebe Mask The Songye have created these masks among the most impressive of the art of Black Africa. The Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very audacious arch

A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 25 1/16 inches (63.8 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted

A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) West Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 16 25/32 inches (42.6 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted i

A tall carved wooden mask with heavy incised linear designs and traditional form and style. This mask was used by the Kifwebe society as part of their ceremonial dances. Striated face masks known as k

An impressive Songye Kifwebe mask with pigment, netting and fibers on custom stand: 13 1/2" W x 23" D x 69" H

A Tall carved wooden male dance mask with incised and painted linear designs, classic carving style with highly exaggerated facial features, attached woven rope netting and beard, obvious handling and

A very fine old carved wooden dance mask featuring a large central crest accented with black and white kaolin clay pigments and adorned with linear designs and woven rope netting in the traditional fa

A Large carved wooden dance mask with tall central crest and strong linear designs accented with mineral pigments. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 24 inc

Carved wooden mask with linear designs and tall male crest of the Kifwebe society. Basongye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 17 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be incl

Songye Kifwebe Male mask from Democratic Republic of Congo formally Zaire. A stunning styled example of a mid 20th Century Songye Kifwebe male mask with a large crest and protruding eyes and mouth. Th

A carved wooden semi-helmet mask with traditional linear designs and exaggerated form. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 7.5 inches. A metal display s

African Congo Songye Kifwebe male mask, stained dark wood depicting a bulbous round face with continuous striations running the length of the mask and low central crest, triangular nose, square shaped

Male Songye Kifwebe mask. The mask is nicely patinated in Black with white stripes. Well cut pretty beautiful bulging eyes and protruding mouth. Male masks have a crest that runs into the nose. A beau

This is a very well weathered and eroded carved wooden sculpture of a male dancer wearing a Kifwebe society mask. The figure measures 16 inches tall. Songye peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa.

African Congo Songye Kifwebe male mask, stained dark wood depicting a bulbous round face with continuous striations running the length of the mask and high central crest, triangular nose, square shape

Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century. A Songye Kifwebe male mask, wood carved mask with white and reddish brown pigment remains, ht. 18, wd. 7.5, dp. 13 inches. Overall good condition. Con

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A figure comprised of wood wrapped with a fiber network, a leather kit with remaining brown hairy coat aroun

African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Male Kifwebe Mask, DRC, Mid-20th C. Wood figure wrapped in woven fiber, leather kit, long raffia collar, feathers dangling from fiber extension behind head, and wea

A very well handled and field used carved wooden mask with painted areas and incised linear designs, tall central crest representing a male mask worn by a dancer of the Kifwebe society, Songye peoples

Carved wooden sculpture from the Congo, central Africa. An elegant and refined example of a Kifwebe society ancestor sculpture. Custom mounted to wooden display stand. Measures 11 .5 inches tall. ( 10